Katharine Hendrix1, David Wilson2, M J Kievman3, Aminah Jatoi4. 1. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. 2. Meter Health, Inc., 197 Spring St., Arlington, MA, 02476, USA. Dwilson96@gmail.com. 3. Meter Health, Inc., Boston, MA, USA. 4. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Singultus or hiccups (HU) is a common, usually temporary, event. Its potentially serious consequences are often overlooked. This review explores published evidence describing HU burden (clinical, economic, and quality of life [QoL] consequences) across patient populations. RECENT FINDINGS: Literature review identified 81 articles (including 57 individual case reports). We extracted relevant information to better understand the burden of HU and to identify knowledge gaps for future study. HU are physiologic events that can complicate existing medical conditions and treatments regardless of duration. Relatively short episodes can have devastating consequences in patients who have pre-existing conditions. HU appear to impact physical and psychological health, diminish QoL, increase healthcare resource use, and increase costs. A better understanding of HU burden is needed.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Singultus or hiccups (HU) is a common, usually temporary, event. Its potentially serious consequences are often overlooked. This review explores published evidence describing HU burden (clinical, economic, and quality of life [QoL] consequences) across patient populations. RECENT FINDINGS: Literature review identified 81 articles (including 57 individual case reports). We extracted relevant information to better understand the burden of HU and to identify knowledge gaps for future study. HU are physiologic events that can complicate existing medical conditions and treatments regardless of duration. Relatively short episodes can have devastating consequences in patients who have pre-existing conditions. HU appear to impact physical and psychological health, diminish QoL, increase healthcare resource use, and increase costs. A better understanding of HU burden is needed.
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Burden of illness; Hiccoughs; Hiccups; Morbidity; Singultus
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